Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Gh4 Owners Manual
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit
on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to
step4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
A : Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)
•The clock is not set when the camera is shipped.
1Turn the camera on.
•The status indicator 1 lights when you turn this unit
on.
•If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to
step4.
2Press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the language, and press
[MENU/SET].
4Press [MENU/SET].
5Press 2/1 to select the items (year, month,
day, hour, minute), and press 3/4 to set.
A : Time at the home area
B : Time at the travel...")
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P54)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P36 .•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery.
(Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-36.png "Page 37
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Select [Clock Set] in the [Setup] menu. (P54)
•The clock can be reset as shown in steps 5 and 6 on P36 .•The clock setting is maintained for 3 months using the built-in clock battery even
without the battery.
(Leave the charged battery in the unit for 24 hours to charge the built-in battery.)
•If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the
pictures with [Text Stamp] or order a photo studio to print the pictures....")
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∫ Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)
This function detects the vertical orientation when you record
with the camera vertically orientated.
When you play back the recording, the recording is
automatically displayed in vertical orientation.
(Only available when [Rotate Disp.] (P247) is set to [ON].)
•
When recording with this unit, Direction Detection can be performed even if you are using a
lens that is not compatible with the Direction...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-38.png "Page 39
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∫ Detects orientation of camera (Direction Detection Function)
This function detects the vertical orientation when you record
with the camera vertically orientated.
When you play back the recording, the recording is
automatically displayed in vertical orientation.
(Only available when [Rotate Disp.] (P247) is set to [ON].)
•
When recording with this unit, Direction Detection can be performed even if you are using a
lens that is not compatible with the Direction...")
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•When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/Release
Priority] (P307) is set initially to [FOCUS].
•The focus range is different depending on the lens used.
•Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you
can instantly set the camera ready for recording.
Press the motion picture button to start and stop recording a motion picture.
Start recording by pressing the motion picture...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-39.png "Page 40
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•When the image is correctly focused, the picture will be taken, since the [Focus/Release
Priority] (P307) is set initially to [FOCUS].
•The focus range is different depending on the lens used.
•Even during menu operation or image playback, if you press the shutter button halfway, you
can instantly set the camera ready for recording.
Press the motion picture button to start and stop recording a motion picture.
Start recording by pressing the motion picture...")
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Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
•
This owner’s manual describes operations of the rear dial/front dial as follows:
Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in / / /
modes.
•
In [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] menu, you can change the operation methods of the front dial and
rear dial. (P312)
Rotating the control dial:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-41.png "Page 42
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Rotating:
Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.
•
This owner’s manual describes operations of the rear dial/front dial as follows:
Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in / / /
modes.
•
In [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] menu, you can change the operation methods of the front dial and
rear dial. (P312)
Rotating the control dial:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed....")
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Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
•
This owner’s manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of
the cursor button as 3/4/2 /1.
Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it
is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET]
button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.
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Pressing the cursor button:
Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.
Pressing [MENU/SET]:
Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.
•
This owner’s manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of
the cursor button as 3/4/2 /1.
Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it
is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET]
button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.
Even on menu screens...")
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Press [DISP.] to switch the information displayed on the
screen.
•
You can select between [ ] (monitor style) and [ ] (viewfinder style) for each of the
monitor and the viewfinder display screen using [Monitor Disp. Style] and [LVF Disp.Style] in
the [Custom] menu.
([ ] monitor style)
•Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of monitor display)
¢ 1 Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P309)
It is also possible to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-43.png "Page 44
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Press [DISP.] to switch the information displayed on the
screen.
•
You can select between [ ] (monitor style) and [ ] (viewfinder style) for each of the
monitor and the viewfinder display screen using [Monitor Disp. Style] and [LVF Disp.Style] in
the [Custom] menu.
([ ] monitor style)
•Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of monitor display)
¢ 1 Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P309)
It is also possible to...")
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([ ] viewfinder style)
•Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of display on viewfinder)
¢ Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P309)
It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [Expo.Meter] of the [Custom]
menu to [ON]. (P310)
•If you set [Guide Line] in the [Custom] menu, the guide lines are displayed. (P309)•If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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([ ] viewfinder style)
•Screen will switch as follows:
(Example of display on viewfinder)
¢ Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P309)
It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [Expo.Meter] of the [Custom]
menu to [ON]. (P310)
•If you set [Guide Line] in the [Custom] menu, the guide lines are displayed. (P309)•If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually...")
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∫ About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.
1Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor.
2Check the tilt of the camera.
A Horizontal direction:
Correcting tilt to the left
B Vertical direction:
Correcting downward tilt
•When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green.
•When recording with a vertical orientation, the display automatically switches to a
vertically orientated...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64917/w64_dmc-gh4_en_adv_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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∫ About the tilt sensor display
With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc.
1Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor.
2Check the tilt of the camera.
A Horizontal direction:
Correcting tilt to the left
B Vertical direction:
Correcting downward tilt
•When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green.
•When recording with a vertical orientation, the display automatically switches to a
vertically orientated...")
41 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Rotate the mode dial to switch the Recording Mode. Press the mode dial lock button 1 to release the lock. •The dial is locked if the mode dial lock button is depressed. Each press locks/unlocks the dial. Rotate the mode dial 2 and adjust the recording mode. •After adjusting the recording mode, press the mode dial lock button to lock the dial. Mode dial (Selecting a Recording Mode) Intelligent Auto Mode (P69) The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Intelligent Auto Plus Mode (P76) Allows you to adjust the brightness and color hue when in Intelligent Auto Mode. Program AE Mode (P148) Records at the aperture value and shutter speed set by the camera. Aperture-Priority AE Mode (P150) The shutter speed is automatically determined by the aperture value you set. Shutter-Priority AE Mode (P151) The aperture value is automatically determined by the shutter speed you set. Manual Exposure Mode (P152) The exposure is adjusted by the aperture value and the shutter speed which are manually adjusted. Creative Video Mode (P202) Records a motion picture with the aperture value and the shutter speed you specify. In this recording mode, all the motion picture functions become available. For example, you can record motion pictures in 4K (motion pictures with their size set to [4K] or [C4K] in [Rec Quality]). ¢ You cannot take still pictures. Custom Mode (P321) Use this mode to take pictures with previously registered settings. Creative Control Mode (P77) Record while checking the image effect.
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 42 Rotating: Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings. • This owner’s manual describes operations of the rear dial/front dial as follows: Allows you to set the aperture, shutter speed, and other settings when in / / / modes. • In [Dial Set.] in the [Custom] menu, you can change the operation methods of the front dial and rear dial. (P312) Rotating the control dial: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. • The operation of rotating the contro l dial is illustrated as below in this owner’s manual. Example: When rotating the control dial to the left or right: Rear Dial/Front Dial e.g.: When rotating the rear dial to the left or right e.g.: When rotating the front dial to the left or right Mode dialRear DialFront dial (P148) Program Shift Program Shift (P150) Aperture value Aperture value (P151) Shutter speed Shutter speed (P152) Shutter speed Aperture value Control Dial
43 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Pressing the cursor button: Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed. Pressing [MENU/SET]: Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed. • This owner’s manual expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as 3/4/2 /1. Even when the camera is operated using the touch screen, it is possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed. Even on menu screens etc. on which the guide is not displayed, you can make settings and select ions by operating the buttons. • By assigning [Cursor Button Lock] to a function button, you can disable the cursor buttons, the [MENU/SET] button, and the control dial. (P317) Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 44 Press [DISP.] to switch the information displayed on the screen. • You can select between [ ] (monitor style) and [ ] (viewfinder style) for each of the monitor and the viewfinder display screen using [Monitor Disp. Style] and [LVF Disp.Style] in the [Custom] menu. ([ ] monitor style) •Screen will switch as follows: (Example of monitor display) ¢ 1 Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P309) It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [Expo.Meter] of the [Custom] menu to [ON]. (P310) ¢ 2 It is displayed when the [Monitor Info. Disp.] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P311) Settings can be adjusted directly by touching each of the items displayed on the screen. [DISP.] button (Switching the displayed information) In Recording Mode With information¢ 1Without information With information (tilt sensor display) ¢ 1 Without information (tilt sensor display) Tu r n e d o f f On-monitor recording information ¢ 2 0å0ê0ô0ñ0Ï 98 98 98 AFS AFSFHD MOV 24pL4:3 098 98 98 AFS AFSFHDMOV 24pL4:3 0 AFS AFS98AW B 000 Fn ISOAUTOWi-FiL4:3
45 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations ([ ] viewfinder style) •Screen will switch as follows: (Example of display on viewfinder) ¢ Histograms are displayed when the [Histogram] of the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. (P309) It is also possible to display the Exposure meter by setting the [Expo.Meter] of the [Custom] menu to [ON]. (P310) •If you set [Guide Line] in the [Custom] menu, the guide lines are displayed. (P309)•If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually become darker after approximately 10 seconds has passed, and will no longer be displayed after approximately 1 minute has passed. Pressing the [DISP.] button or touching the monitor will make the display reappear. This operation is to prevent screen burn-in and is not a malfunction. With information (detailed information) ¢With information With information (detailed information, tilt sensor display)¢ With information (tilt sensor display) AFS AFSFHD MOV 24pL4:3 980980 AFS AFSFHDMOV 24pL4:3 980980
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 46 ∫ About the tilt sensor display With the tilt sensor displayed, it is easy to correct the tilt of the camera etc. 1Press [DISP.] to display the tilt sensor. 2Check the tilt of the camera. A Horizontal direction: Correcting tilt to the left B Vertical direction: Correcting downward tilt •When the tilt of the camera is little, the indicator changes to green. •When recording with a vertical orientation, the display automatically switches to a vertically orientated display. •Even after correcting the tilt, there may still be an error of approximately ± 1°.•When a function button is set to [Level Gauge], the tilt sensor display can be switched on/off by pressing the function button. Not available in these cases: • Tilt sensor display may not be displayed correctly when this unit is in motion.•When tilted significantly upwards or downwards to record, the tilt sensor display may not be displayed correctly, and the Direction Detection Function (P39) may not work correctly.
47 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations •Screen will switch as follows: ¢ 1 If no operation is performed, part of the information on the screen will gradually become darker after approximately 10 seconds has passed, and will no longer be displayed after approximately 1 minute has passed. Pressing t he [DISP.] button or touching the monitor will make the display reappear. This operation is to prevent screen burn-in and is not a malfunction. ¢ 2 Not displayed during playback zoom, motion picture playback, sequential playback or a slide show. ¢ 3 This is displaye d if [Highlight] (P310) in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON]. ¢ 4 If no operation is performed for a number of seconds, [ ] and other touch icons will disappear. •Histogram is displayed in R (red), G (green), B (blue), and Y (luminance) during the playback. In Playback Mode With information¢ 1 Detailed information display ¢ 2 Histogram display¢ 2 Without information (Highlight display) ¢ 1, 2, 3, 4 Without information¢ 4 60 F3.50AWB AWB 1/98 98 1/98 200 L4:3 100-0001 F3.5 60 P s RGB AFS200 0WB WBISO ISOAWB STD. STD. STD. L4:32014.12. 1 10:00F3.5 60 1/98ISO2000100-0001
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 48 Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.A Eye sensor Press [LVF]. •The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows: ¢ If [Eye Sensor AF] in the [Custom] menu is set to [ON], the camera automatically adjusts the focus as the eye sensor is activated. (P306) •You can also switch between the viewfinder and the monitor in [LVF/Monitor Switch] in [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] menu. (P313) ∫Using the eye sensor to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor to switch the display to the viewfinder automatically when you br ing your eye or an object near it. • [ ] will be displayed for a few seconds after y ou have enabled automatic viewfinder/monitor switching or performed certain other operations. •Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of your eyeglasses, the way you hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. In that case, press [LVF] to switch the display. •During motion picture playback or a slide show, the camera does not automatically switch the display to the Viewfinder with the eye sensor. •You can set the eye sensor sensitivity in [Eye Sensor] in the [Custom] menu. (P313) •When the viewfinder surface becomes dirty, remove the eyecup, blow away the dust with a blower (commercially available), and wipe the surface lightly with a dry, soft cloth. [LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder) [LVF]/[Fn5] button can be used in two ways, as [LVF] or as [Fn5] (function 5). At the time of purchase, it is initially set to [LVF/Monitor Switch]. • Refer to P317 for details about the function button. Automatic viewfinder/ monitor switching ¢Viewfinder display¢Monitor display 0í0÷0ç0í0÷0çFn5
49 2. Getting Started/Basic Operations Touch panel of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger. ∫ Touch To touch and release the touch screen. • When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure to touch the center of the desired icon. ∫ Drag A movement without releasing the touch screen. This can also be used to move to the next image during playback, etc. ∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce) Pinch the touch panel apar t (enlarge) or together (reduce) with two fingers. Touch panel (Touch operations) Fn7 Fn7 Fn7 Fn6 Fn8 Fn9 Fn10 DISP.
2. Getting Started/Basic Operations 50 •Touch the panel with the clean and dry finger.•If you use a commercially available monitor protecti on sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet. (Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operability.) •Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.•Do not operate with your fingernails. •Wipe the monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.•Do not scratch or press the monitor too hard.•For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen, refer to “Monitor Display/ Viewfinder Display ” on P355. Not available in these cases: • The touch panel may not function normally in the following cases.–When touched by a gloved hand–When touched by a wet hand (water or hand cream, etc.) –When the touch panel is wet–When you use a commercially available monitor protect sheet–When touched by multiple hands or fingers at the same time